Procurement Clerks Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $53,190 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.57
10th percentile $39,560
90th percentile $66,460
Employed locally 170
National median $48,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,560
    25th
    $46,400
    50th (median)
    $53,190
    75th
    $60,140
    90th
    $66,460

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Procurement Clerks salary vs area income 60% Median Procurement Clerks salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Procurement Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $63,610
    Salinas, CA $63,440
    Huntsville, AL $62,840
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,290
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $62,210
    York-Hanover, PA $62,070

    Nearby metros — Procurement Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $62,210
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $61,580
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $61,420
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $57,180
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $56,180
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $55,890

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,990
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,720
    Customer Service Representatives $46,150
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,230
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $45,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Procurement Clerks make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Procurement Clerks in Portland, ME is $25.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.36 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Procurement Clerks salaries?

    The median Procurement Clerks salary in Portland, ME is 9.6% above the national median of $48,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Procurement Clerks in Portland?

    Entry-level Procurement Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $39,560 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,400.